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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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